For immediate release:
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
Alabama State Nursing Association honors retiring AUM/AU dean of Nursing
The Alabama State Nursing Association will name its annual conference after Dr. Barbara Witt, dean of the Auburn Montgomery and Auburn University Schools of Nursing. The ASNA conference will be held in Florence Sept. 30 – Oct. 2.
“Her brilliant academic record, outstanding leadership in nursing education and long string of successes at both Auburn University and Auburn Montgomery made this an easy choice,” said Joe Decker, ASNA executive director.
Decker said Witt has consistently provided a superb role model for faculty and students alike, which is clearly reflected in the high regard and affection both groups have for her.
“In celebration of her retirement this year, we could think of no better way to recognize her long and distinguished career than to dedicate the convention to her,” said Decker.
Witt will retire in February after serving 11 years with the AUM/AU family. She is the longest serving dean of the AU School of Nursing.
Dr. Barbara Witt, dean of the
Auburn Montgomery and
Auburn University Schools of
Nursing
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Photograph by Frank C. Williams
Contact Information
Carolyn Kinney
Auburn Montgomery
University Relations
334-244-3642
ckinney@aum.edu